Archive for the ‘Mining’ Category

Selenium Removal from Surface Mine and Coal Ash Run-off Waters Now Easy with New Metals Removal Technology

(Admin note: This brief article was submitted by invitation to discuss an innovative new technology that may be of use when addressing potential leachate from mining materials. We thought ACC & CAC member companies, and the readers of the Coalblog could find their suggestions interesting.)

By: Barbara and Alex Blake, Anceco Corp.

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Comments on OSM mining rules

Update to my previous post on OSM plans to change mining rules.

Quick reminder to Coalblog readers that any comments you wish to submit to the Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation, and Enforcement, regarding their proposal to implement new “Stream Protection Rules,” are due in today (July 30, 2010). Submit your comments to sra-eis@osmre.gov

FACES has created a page with more information on the proposed rule changes and with links to help you contact elected representatives and local newspaper editors.

Make your voice heard.

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OSM changing mine permitting process – Open houses & public comment 7-27 & 28

Via the FACES Newsroom (7-27-10)

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement is holding a public “open house” at the Beckley Convention Center today from 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. to discuss potential changes to its already complex mining regulatory program.  A similar event will be held tomorrow – Wednesday, July 28 – in Morgantown at Mylan Park from 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.

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